It has been so long :) Happy Easter to you all. Still doing well here, went out to eat for brunch today after Mass. Hubby really likes Old Country Buffet. I think it reminds him of younger days when he could eat and eat and eat. So he asked if we could go there and I figured I could get by eating out there for my first resteraunt experience since detox. It wasn't too bad, they have an incredible salad bar, real bacon bits, feta cheese, baby greens, spinach, lots of raw veggies and a few fruits too. I started with a salad and then I also had baked fish, with literally 5 french fries (David laughed at my five fries, I just wanted to taste them) and a tomato cucumber vinegary salad. I had a glass of cherry coke. (no, not diet, I just mentally can't get past the aspartame anymore)
And being that today is multiple feast days, Easter, Divine Mercy, St. Joseph, for dessert half a cinnamon roll and my half coffee half cappacino drink. Although I couldn't even finish the drink because I was full. And Anna helped with the cinnamon roll.
My tummy was a little rumbly afterwards and I did have make a dash for the bathroom once after we were home. I think next time I'll skip the cherry coke and cappucino, get an iced tea and find some fresh fruit for dessert. But really I wasn't tempted by the mashed potatoes and cornbread on hubby's plate. Or by his soft serve sunday (I dipped one of my fries into the vanilla ice cream, it was super creamy ;)
Working out is going . . . well not so good. Last week David was sick all week, Anna was getting over her cold and was crabby and it was cold and rainy. I only worked out twice. Hope to do better with it this week. I did juice great big batches of yummy fruit and vegetables and force them on my hubby. It wasn't too difficult. Even little princess sucked down some of the green veggie juice.We all loved the fruit juice. Just a handful of strawberries go a long way in apple/carrot juuice.
Good idea for your Champion juicer (along with the frozen pineapple sorbets :) We are freezing flavored Greek yogurt in ice cube trays and then running them through the juicer with the homogenizing plate. Greek yogurt tends to be thicker and creamier, they add extra cream. We have some flavored with honey and blueberry. It is waaaay too rich and sweet for us to eat for breakfast, but I am pretty sure it will be excellent as a soft serve frozen yogurt!
Also, here is a link about GAPS I am interested in reading up a little more on this.
http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2010/11/the-gut-brain-connection-autism-add-allergies-and-other-diseases.html
Mrs. Bulcher was there a blog link you could share with us for people who follow Nourishing Traditions? Friends of Fallon?
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
day . . . .
Day 8 post detox :)
Had to count it out on my fingers. I forgot to mention it previously but the brain fog has completely disappeared since I have ended the detox.
Just three points to make tonight and then I won't be back on until Monday.
1. Refined carbs make me sluggish, tired and crabby. Refined carbs plus refined sugar. Disaster.
2. Had a cup of coffee earlier this week, well half coffee half milk, and almost immediately got a headache.
3. Kefir is super easy to make, I'm buying milk kefir grains online. It is a super probiotic, can be flavored and sweetened. Not sure if water kefir has all the same benefits, but it would be a healthy, naturally carbonated drink.
oops 4. Working out is not so bad, unless baby is up half the night because she is congested and Hubby is working long hours because of the Easter rush. After just a few days I am a little sore, but not as bad as I expected. And I can see/feel the results already.
Blessed Triduum to you all, see you on the other side!
Had to count it out on my fingers. I forgot to mention it previously but the brain fog has completely disappeared since I have ended the detox.
Just three points to make tonight and then I won't be back on until Monday.
1. Refined carbs make me sluggish, tired and crabby. Refined carbs plus refined sugar. Disaster.
2. Had a cup of coffee earlier this week, well half coffee half milk, and almost immediately got a headache.
3. Kefir is super easy to make, I'm buying milk kefir grains online. It is a super probiotic, can be flavored and sweetened. Not sure if water kefir has all the same benefits, but it would be a healthy, naturally carbonated drink.
oops 4. Working out is not so bad, unless baby is up half the night because she is congested and Hubby is working long hours because of the Easter rush. After just a few days I am a little sore, but not as bad as I expected. And I can see/feel the results already.
Blessed Triduum to you all, see you on the other side!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
day 5 post detox
So everything here is moving along nicely. Lots of salads and fresh raw vegetables. I made a sort of gumbo out of some leftover soups and about a cup of cooked brown rice. It lasted two meals for me and hubby. David really liked it. Probably because it had chicken, a little ground beef from tacos he made and a cut up brat. All the rest was vegetables and rice. I dug around and gave him most of the meat :)
Still enjoying chewing so much, and preparing meals. Nothing quite like a salad. I started making my own salad dressing, from a family recipe for hidden valley ranch. I'll put it in the next post, had to make a few alterations, it called for MSG!
Keeping up with the smooth move tea and an ounce or so of aloe vera at night. BTW I have learned (thanks to Joseph) that the aloe vera is not soley for regularity. It contains many trace minerals not found anywhere else. So drink up! Also, still drinking the prune apple juice in the morning. I've been popping a few prunes along with my breakfast. All this keeps me regular.
Trying to eat (or drink) every two or three hours. Seems to work best for my metabolism. Also, I've been keeping up with the workouts. Only day 5 (and I skip Sundays) Yesterday I started a program called "slim in six" six weeks, that is. I have started this program numerous times in the past 2 years, but maybe I can actually complete it this time. It is intense. I was more than a little sore today, got up and walked an hour with my friend and then later in the day my dear hubby did the slim in six workout with me. While the princess crawled all over us, trying to bite us while we did our leg lifts and crunches. It was funnier than it sounds. So bonus points for extra exercise today!
Tonight, for the first time, I made popcorn, in my cast iron pot, using coconut oil. I splurged and used up the rest of our oil, but man, oh man, was it worth it!!!! Really, this is how popcorn should be made, on the stovetop, in a big heavy pot, with a nice layer of coconut oil on the bottom. It was soooo delicious. And in case anyone is thinking that maybe it only seemed so tasty because of my lack of popcorn for the last month. David (without knowing I used coconut oil, blind taste test) took a handful and immediately commented on how good it tasted. He sounded surprised, but I've always enjoyed popcorn more than he has. Til now. Great I'll probably have to fight him for it now. Good thing that cast iron pot can make big batches. And that Sam's has popcorn for cheap :)
Time for bed for this mama. Plan on walking tomorrow. And hope to get a workout in as well ;) might as well push it as long as I feel good! Love to all, Blessed Holy Week.
Still enjoying chewing so much, and preparing meals. Nothing quite like a salad. I started making my own salad dressing, from a family recipe for hidden valley ranch. I'll put it in the next post, had to make a few alterations, it called for MSG!
Keeping up with the smooth move tea and an ounce or so of aloe vera at night. BTW I have learned (thanks to Joseph) that the aloe vera is not soley for regularity. It contains many trace minerals not found anywhere else. So drink up! Also, still drinking the prune apple juice in the morning. I've been popping a few prunes along with my breakfast. All this keeps me regular.
Trying to eat (or drink) every two or three hours. Seems to work best for my metabolism. Also, I've been keeping up with the workouts. Only day 5 (and I skip Sundays) Yesterday I started a program called "slim in six" six weeks, that is. I have started this program numerous times in the past 2 years, but maybe I can actually complete it this time. It is intense. I was more than a little sore today, got up and walked an hour with my friend and then later in the day my dear hubby did the slim in six workout with me. While the princess crawled all over us, trying to bite us while we did our leg lifts and crunches. It was funnier than it sounds. So bonus points for extra exercise today!
Tonight, for the first time, I made popcorn, in my cast iron pot, using coconut oil. I splurged and used up the rest of our oil, but man, oh man, was it worth it!!!! Really, this is how popcorn should be made, on the stovetop, in a big heavy pot, with a nice layer of coconut oil on the bottom. It was soooo delicious. And in case anyone is thinking that maybe it only seemed so tasty because of my lack of popcorn for the last month. David (without knowing I used coconut oil, blind taste test) took a handful and immediately commented on how good it tasted. He sounded surprised, but I've always enjoyed popcorn more than he has. Til now. Great I'll probably have to fight him for it now. Good thing that cast iron pot can make big batches. And that Sam's has popcorn for cheap :)
Time for bed for this mama. Plan on walking tomorrow. And hope to get a workout in as well ;) might as well push it as long as I feel good! Love to all, Blessed Holy Week.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Day 3 post detox
Sorry I haven't posted sooner! Everything seems to be going well. I am going a bit faster off the detox than prescribed, but still keeping up with the juices at least twice a day. I'm still eating soups for one meal of the day, just not blended :) Other than that, I still have lots of energy, been eating salads, a little fresh fruit, and yesterday I had cottage cheese and a little bit, ounce or two, of chicken.
My first day off detox diet I had a lunch "play date" so that was my first meal. It was off program and so yummy. Fresh spinach, strawberry and walnut salad, vegetable sticks, a waldorf style tuna salad on a crescent roll. And fresh lemonade to drink (I brought the lemonade, instead of sugar I used stevia ;) I can't decribe the flavors and how GOOD everything tasted.
I decided to follow this 21 day detox (by eating healthy of course and keeping up with the juices) with a 21 day exercise program. If I can keep that crazy diet for 21 days I can make time for an hour of exercise everyday. After all, I have all this free time not having to follow a schedule as much! So I started yesterday, it really helps that I feel so much better physically. I can keep up with an areobic routine I have on dvd or if the weather is fine, I can go walking or biking. Betsy did PX90 in Belize. I think I can handle an hour of areobic activity in Wisconsin!
The only part of the detox I am not keeping with right now is the vegetable juice. I am just drinking the bolthouse green goodness twice a day. I really got sick of the vegetable juice towards the end, so I am giving the juicer (and me) a break and drinking the berry powder and the bolthouse. I did make "knox blox" out of fresh apple/carrot/grape juice and knox gelatin. It was more for the princess, but I'll eat it too. Fresh juice and gelatin, no problems there. Anna loves the taste and texture in her mouth, but she was unsure about picking up those jiggly blocks at first. Too funny.
Also, I am only weighing in once a week. Giving that focus on my weight a break also. So I'll go back to weighing on Mondays. In case anyone is wondering, I ended the detox losing 6.5 pounds total. And dropping at least one jean size. My clothes fit so much better and I feel great. In the end, I'd do it again (for 7 days) just for the health benefits.
bye for now!
My first day off detox diet I had a lunch "play date" so that was my first meal. It was off program and so yummy. Fresh spinach, strawberry and walnut salad, vegetable sticks, a waldorf style tuna salad on a crescent roll. And fresh lemonade to drink (I brought the lemonade, instead of sugar I used stevia ;) I can't decribe the flavors and how GOOD everything tasted.
I decided to follow this 21 day detox (by eating healthy of course and keeping up with the juices) with a 21 day exercise program. If I can keep that crazy diet for 21 days I can make time for an hour of exercise everyday. After all, I have all this free time not having to follow a schedule as much! So I started yesterday, it really helps that I feel so much better physically. I can keep up with an areobic routine I have on dvd or if the weather is fine, I can go walking or biking. Betsy did PX90 in Belize. I think I can handle an hour of areobic activity in Wisconsin!
The only part of the detox I am not keeping with right now is the vegetable juice. I am just drinking the bolthouse green goodness twice a day. I really got sick of the vegetable juice towards the end, so I am giving the juicer (and me) a break and drinking the berry powder and the bolthouse. I did make "knox blox" out of fresh apple/carrot/grape juice and knox gelatin. It was more for the princess, but I'll eat it too. Fresh juice and gelatin, no problems there. Anna loves the taste and texture in her mouth, but she was unsure about picking up those jiggly blocks at first. Too funny.
Also, I am only weighing in once a week. Giving that focus on my weight a break also. So I'll go back to weighing on Mondays. In case anyone is wondering, I ended the detox losing 6.5 pounds total. And dropping at least one jean size. My clothes fit so much better and I feel great. In the end, I'd do it again (for 7 days) just for the health benefits.
bye for now!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Day 21
YEAH!! Happy dance! (think Snoopy)
Tomorrow I get "real" food. Though not a lot of it, but I am heading for meals soon enough. I'll be sure to let you all know how coming off the detox goes for me. I do plan to work out for an hour every day, as soon as I am eating meat again. And I also plan to continue to avoid refined carbohydrate (wheat) and sugars. I still have about 25 pounds I'd like to lose and that is going to take some effort. But if there is one thing I have learned with all this detoxing, it is that I do have the strength to resist foods that do not nourish me.
I am most excited about all the free time I will have since I am not going to be consumed with prep work for this crazy detox. Transitioning to the Nourishng Traditions cook book should be a little easier now. It is lots of prep work, but nothing compared to this schedule!
I am off to bed for tonight, Good Night to all :)
Tomorrow I get "real" food. Though not a lot of it, but I am heading for meals soon enough. I'll be sure to let you all know how coming off the detox goes for me. I do plan to work out for an hour every day, as soon as I am eating meat again. And I also plan to continue to avoid refined carbohydrate (wheat) and sugars. I still have about 25 pounds I'd like to lose and that is going to take some effort. But if there is one thing I have learned with all this detoxing, it is that I do have the strength to resist foods that do not nourish me.
I am most excited about all the free time I will have since I am not going to be consumed with prep work for this crazy detox. Transitioning to the Nourishng Traditions cook book should be a little easier now. It is lots of prep work, but nothing compared to this schedule!
I am off to bed for tonight, Good Night to all :)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Day 20
One more day to go!! I am so excited to chew again. Lost another half pound this morning, bringing the total to 7 lbs. Yes, this means I lose weight 3 times slower than Grandma. Hubby gained two pounds back from the four he had lost yesterday. Beautiful day, got to be out for a couple hours taking an extra long walk on the bike trails this morning and catching up with a good friend. Lovely.
I have to admit, today I made vegetable beef soup (actually it was in the freezer, which means Grandma made it and I just added more veggies and water :) but I didn't blend it at all. And I made cheddar thyme biscuits for hubby, I had to taste one. Just to make sure they were alright ;) So the chewing has begun a little early. But tomorrow I plan to stick with the plan for one last day. And then there is the transition period. And the fact that I need to steer clear of refined sugar and wheat products for a while longer.
One last "coffee break" tomorrow morning. I will probably continue to use the natural bristle brush before showers and on occasion take a "detox bath".
I will continue to post during the ten days following the end of my detox. Mostly to see the Bulchers' comments as they finish up their detox. All things considered this has been a really good, yet challenging, experience and I am considering detoxing for 7 days once or twice a year.
That's all for tonight. God bless :)
I have to admit, today I made vegetable beef soup (actually it was in the freezer, which means Grandma made it and I just added more veggies and water :) but I didn't blend it at all. And I made cheddar thyme biscuits for hubby, I had to taste one. Just to make sure they were alright ;) So the chewing has begun a little early. But tomorrow I plan to stick with the plan for one last day. And then there is the transition period. And the fact that I need to steer clear of refined sugar and wheat products for a while longer.
One last "coffee break" tomorrow morning. I will probably continue to use the natural bristle brush before showers and on occasion take a "detox bath".
I will continue to post during the ten days following the end of my detox. Mostly to see the Bulchers' comments as they finish up their detox. All things considered this has been a really good, yet challenging, experience and I am considering detoxing for 7 days once or twice a year.
That's all for tonight. God bless :)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Day . . . 17, 18, 19!
Wow. Has it been so long? Sorry about the lack of new posts. Lost that pesky pound again. Actually lost a pound and a half. Which brings me to 6.5 lbs total. Not really sure I'll make it to 10lbs. That would be 3.5 pounds in 3 days. We shall see.
Dear Hubby decided to join me for a 2 day detox this week. It is helpful beyond belief to have no one in the house (except baby) chewing "real food". He was going strong yesterday, grumbling every once in a while about a "cheeseburger" but made it through the day. Even ended up playing nine holes of golf and did not faint from hunger. Hubby said he was never hungry, but craved protien. Understandable. He was had a protien shake as well, because he is not trying to lose weight. But surprise, surprise. He did. He lost 4 pounds! No fair!! Today father-in-law is over and they are working on the chicken coup and fencing in the garden. Hubby was up early, full of energy, went grocery shopping, played in the garden. He made it to lunch time and then he apologetically made himself a cheeseburger. With my "permission" not that he needed permission, or the cheeseburger. But he was worried about spending the afternoon working outside in the sun and having the energy to keep up with his dad. Fasting effects everyone differently, physically, it has never been a big deal for me to fast. I simply have always lacked the emotional discipline. But for some (Mrs. Bulcher and my dear hubby, for example) no matter how disciplined they are, there are serious physical consequences to being underfed. My guess is that the faster a person metabolizes food the more difficult fasting becomes. So in short, my metabolism must've started working backwards after the baby. It was always slow (since puberty anyway) but seems impossible for me to lose weight now!
But, all in all, I feel so good, it just does not matter. I really should have taken measurements at the start, because, I am not showing drastic weight loss, but I am a size smaller and have started wearing clothes from prepregnancy. Which is so uplifting. I even went to my favorite store (GW) and found 3 summer skirts and two of them were 2 sizes smaller!! It feels so good to look in the mirror and think "that looks really nice on you". This was the first shopping trip I've had since baby that I've been able to think that way. Usually, it was more like "well, I suppose this will do, it doesn't look terrible".
So as things are winding down with the detox, and spring is shining beautifully in our little corner of the world, I am optimistic about losing the weight, keeping it off and little by little changing how I eat to truly nourish my body.
I recommend the Nourishing Traditions cook book as a big aid in continuing to eat "healthy" after the detox. I will take what I can from the book and run with it! As my dear friends inscribed in the cover, when they gave it to us, "This book is about cooking and food preparation habits that are both traditional (the way people have been cooking for millenia) as well as scientifically nutritious. It is a book about feasting not fasting."
Of course, during Lent it is about fasting not feasting, but Easter will be upon us soon. And the Resurrection of Our Lord is about feasting!!
Love to all!
ps First regret of the day, stealing a big bite of hubby's cheeseburger. Second regret, not realizing I wanted the second bite he offered until the plate was empty! "You . . . are . . . my . . . cheese . . . BUR . . . gerrrrrrr." (veggietales)
Dear Hubby decided to join me for a 2 day detox this week. It is helpful beyond belief to have no one in the house (except baby) chewing "real food". He was going strong yesterday, grumbling every once in a while about a "cheeseburger" but made it through the day. Even ended up playing nine holes of golf and did not faint from hunger. Hubby said he was never hungry, but craved protien. Understandable. He was had a protien shake as well, because he is not trying to lose weight. But surprise, surprise. He did. He lost 4 pounds! No fair!! Today father-in-law is over and they are working on the chicken coup and fencing in the garden. Hubby was up early, full of energy, went grocery shopping, played in the garden. He made it to lunch time and then he apologetically made himself a cheeseburger. With my "permission" not that he needed permission, or the cheeseburger. But he was worried about spending the afternoon working outside in the sun and having the energy to keep up with his dad. Fasting effects everyone differently, physically, it has never been a big deal for me to fast. I simply have always lacked the emotional discipline. But for some (Mrs. Bulcher and my dear hubby, for example) no matter how disciplined they are, there are serious physical consequences to being underfed. My guess is that the faster a person metabolizes food the more difficult fasting becomes. So in short, my metabolism must've started working backwards after the baby. It was always slow (since puberty anyway) but seems impossible for me to lose weight now!
But, all in all, I feel so good, it just does not matter. I really should have taken measurements at the start, because, I am not showing drastic weight loss, but I am a size smaller and have started wearing clothes from prepregnancy. Which is so uplifting. I even went to my favorite store (GW) and found 3 summer skirts and two of them were 2 sizes smaller!! It feels so good to look in the mirror and think "that looks really nice on you". This was the first shopping trip I've had since baby that I've been able to think that way. Usually, it was more like "well, I suppose this will do, it doesn't look terrible".
So as things are winding down with the detox, and spring is shining beautifully in our little corner of the world, I am optimistic about losing the weight, keeping it off and little by little changing how I eat to truly nourish my body.
I recommend the Nourishing Traditions cook book as a big aid in continuing to eat "healthy" after the detox. I will take what I can from the book and run with it! As my dear friends inscribed in the cover, when they gave it to us, "This book is about cooking and food preparation habits that are both traditional (the way people have been cooking for millenia) as well as scientifically nutritious. It is a book about feasting not fasting."
Of course, during Lent it is about fasting not feasting, but Easter will be upon us soon. And the Resurrection of Our Lord is about feasting!!
Love to all!
ps First regret of the day, stealing a big bite of hubby's cheeseburger. Second regret, not realizing I wanted the second bite he offered until the plate was empty! "You . . . are . . . my . . . cheese . . . BUR . . . gerrrrrrr." (veggietales)
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Day 16
Happy Moment of the day: I tried on a skirt I haven't worn since February and found that it is no longer tight around my waist. Actually it looks and feels quite nice :) I am weaaring it to Mass tomorrow!
Sad Moment of the day: I tried on my wedding ring and found that my ring finger is not quite thin enough yet. At least I can still wear my diamond ;) Why did I crack my knuckles all those years? And why did I eat all those pancakes my first year of marriage? Because it felt good at the time.
Saddest Moment of the day: Realizing I only have five more days of this.
Just Kidding!!! So excited to chew. To plan real meals again, to start a new way of eating healthy, non-processed, nourishing food. And the challenge of making it palatible for my dear hubby and baby.
As for weight, I gained yesterday's lost pound back, so it is 5 pounds total. Seems like that might be my cross, all the work and minimal weight loss. But I do feel better, have dropped to a lower size and I am really excited about eating salads. I think I'll stick to Grandma's schedule initially, since it worked so well for her.
Now I have some laundry calling my name. Good night all :)
Sad Moment of the day: I tried on my wedding ring and found that my ring finger is not quite thin enough yet. At least I can still wear my diamond ;) Why did I crack my knuckles all those years? And why did I eat all those pancakes my first year of marriage? Because it felt good at the time.
Saddest Moment of the day: Realizing I only have five more days of this.
Just Kidding!!! So excited to chew. To plan real meals again, to start a new way of eating healthy, non-processed, nourishing food. And the challenge of making it palatible for my dear hubby and baby.
As for weight, I gained yesterday's lost pound back, so it is 5 pounds total. Seems like that might be my cross, all the work and minimal weight loss. But I do feel better, have dropped to a lower size and I am really excited about eating salads. I think I'll stick to Grandma's schedule initially, since it worked so well for her.
Now I have some laundry calling my name. Good night all :)
Friday, April 8, 2011
day 15
Lost another pound, that is 6 total. Not much else to report here. Drinking lots of water, tea and fresh juices.
Still feeling good, a little tired. Had my "coffee break" today that helped me feel better and jittery for a couple hours afterwards. I am hoping for ten total, so four more pounds to go!
Six more days, less than a week!! Yeah!
Good night and God bless :)
Still feeling good, a little tired. Had my "coffee break" today that helped me feel better and jittery for a couple hours afterwards. I am hoping for ten total, so four more pounds to go!
Six more days, less than a week!! Yeah!
Good night and God bless :)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Day 14
Two-thirds of the way through. 7 days left!!!
Baby was up most of the night. Sooo tired. Made broccoli soup, added a parsnip, which made the soup too sweet. Groooss. I think I am just sick of soup. Will try the "Bulchers' Spicy Bean Soup" tomorrow.
Not much to report, other than feeling tired. Got a late start, hubby took over around 7am and let me sleep til about 10am. So I was hungry and I forgot to weigh in. No news is good news, right? I did realise this morning, that I can take my jeans off without unbottoning them. They just slip right off! That makes me happy. I can pack those away and be in a size smaller!! :)
I should mention, last night was as close to a "healing crisis" I've come. I felt nauseous, cold, had a headache and a cough. It was all gone by this morning. My coffee break is scheduled for tomorrow morning. I am so regular, it is great. I am really happy to hear that Grandma has kept the weight off and that the Bulchers' are enjoying the extra energy. This detox is starting to be a drag, might be my "moodiness" right now. But only one week left. I'll do my best to finish strong.
Good night and God bless!
Baby was up most of the night. Sooo tired. Made broccoli soup, added a parsnip, which made the soup too sweet. Groooss. I think I am just sick of soup. Will try the "Bulchers' Spicy Bean Soup" tomorrow.
Not much to report, other than feeling tired. Got a late start, hubby took over around 7am and let me sleep til about 10am. So I was hungry and I forgot to weigh in. No news is good news, right? I did realise this morning, that I can take my jeans off without unbottoning them. They just slip right off! That makes me happy. I can pack those away and be in a size smaller!! :)
I should mention, last night was as close to a "healing crisis" I've come. I felt nauseous, cold, had a headache and a cough. It was all gone by this morning. My coffee break is scheduled for tomorrow morning. I am so regular, it is great. I am really happy to hear that Grandma has kept the weight off and that the Bulchers' are enjoying the extra energy. This detox is starting to be a drag, might be my "moodiness" right now. But only one week left. I'll do my best to finish strong.
Good night and God bless!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Day 13
8 more days . . .
Good news first. I stepped on the scale and found that I lost another pound, so that is 5 pounds in 13 days. Not bad. Bad news, I still have cramps and feel a little tired. And a little moody (poor husband),but it is a good deal less than my usual symptoms.
Not much else to report, oh, tried the mushroom soup from Nourishing Traditions. Skipped the alcohol and salt. The butter/oil is for sauteeing, I only used 1/4 the amount. And I added cauliflower to give it some bulk. I am amazed at how fluffy and "creamy" the cauliflower made the soup. It tasted like a cream of mushroom soup. Not really a fan myself, but if you like cream of mushroom, you'll probably like this. Oh and I added garlic and Tony Chacere's salt free seasoning (guess I use mushroom soup IN recipes, rather than eating it plain) Or maybe soup didn't really sound good because it is a warm sunny day here and I spent an hour outside walking, then another hour playing in the backyard with baby. Smells like grilling outside.
8 more days, only 8 more days. It has been a while since my last "coffee break" probably need to do that tomorrow.
I've been using the Smooth Move tea again. The laxatives (horse pills) with the Whole Body Cleanse seem to do nothing for me. I've found that by steeping the tea for just ten minutes around 8pm, I am regular the next day.
That's all folks, time to spend time with hubby and baby :)
Good news first. I stepped on the scale and found that I lost another pound, so that is 5 pounds in 13 days. Not bad. Bad news, I still have cramps and feel a little tired. And a little moody (poor husband),but it is a good deal less than my usual symptoms.
Not much else to report, oh, tried the mushroom soup from Nourishing Traditions. Skipped the alcohol and salt. The butter/oil is for sauteeing, I only used 1/4 the amount. And I added cauliflower to give it some bulk. I am amazed at how fluffy and "creamy" the cauliflower made the soup. It tasted like a cream of mushroom soup. Not really a fan myself, but if you like cream of mushroom, you'll probably like this. Oh and I added garlic and Tony Chacere's salt free seasoning (guess I use mushroom soup IN recipes, rather than eating it plain) Or maybe soup didn't really sound good because it is a warm sunny day here and I spent an hour outside walking, then another hour playing in the backyard with baby. Smells like grilling outside.
8 more days, only 8 more days. It has been a while since my last "coffee break" probably need to do that tomorrow.
I've been using the Smooth Move tea again. The laxatives (horse pills) with the Whole Body Cleanse seem to do nothing for me. I've found that by steeping the tea for just ten minutes around 8pm, I am regular the next day.
That's all folks, time to spend time with hubby and baby :)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Day 12
9 more days!! I feel like a kid approaching summer vacation :)
So today is another beautiful day! I decided to go full force for the last ten days. There was a major factor in this decision. *WARNING: what follows deals with "womanly issues" so if you are squeamish skip to the next paragraph. Today was "day 1" for my monthly visitor (Aunt Flo) and last week there was no indication she was approaching. No backaches, no moodiness. And today I had only minimal cramping in the evening. No extreme tiredness, no wanting to curl up in a ball with a heat pack on my tummy. It is almost miraculous. If I feel this good, during this time of the month I'm sure going to keep it up, at least for the rest of this week.
Back to the detox basics, no protien, no snacking. Pot of soup with at least 3 servings for the day. I ate all 3 servings today, for lunch, dinner and then at 8pm when I was craving MEAT.
Tonight we went to Menards (save big money,when you shop Menards) to pick up supplies for the chicken coup. I was left to entertain princess while hubby unloaded our supplies. I raced her around the near empty parking lot in our shopping cart loaded with 120 pounds of wood pellets. Haven't had that much energy in a long time. Anna loved it. But she liked it even more when it was Daddy's turn. He can go waaaay faster :) David said he was surprised to see me running around pushing that cart. But it really didn't seem like that much effort and my knees were fine with it :)
I leave you with one last recipe. Again, thanks to my hubby who suggested blending rather than juicing tonight.
Almost Sonic Strawberry Limeade:
Blend: 1/2 lb strawberries, 4 peeled and cored apples, a couple handfuls of red grapes, & juice of one lime
makes about 4 servings
so yummy
and I bet it is even better in a vitamix!!
So today is another beautiful day! I decided to go full force for the last ten days. There was a major factor in this decision. *WARNING: what follows deals with "womanly issues" so if you are squeamish skip to the next paragraph. Today was "day 1" for my monthly visitor (Aunt Flo) and last week there was no indication she was approaching. No backaches, no moodiness. And today I had only minimal cramping in the evening. No extreme tiredness, no wanting to curl up in a ball with a heat pack on my tummy. It is almost miraculous. If I feel this good, during this time of the month I'm sure going to keep it up, at least for the rest of this week.
Back to the detox basics, no protien, no snacking. Pot of soup with at least 3 servings for the day. I ate all 3 servings today, for lunch, dinner and then at 8pm when I was craving MEAT.
Tonight we went to Menards (save big money,when you shop Menards) to pick up supplies for the chicken coup. I was left to entertain princess while hubby unloaded our supplies. I raced her around the near empty parking lot in our shopping cart loaded with 120 pounds of wood pellets. Haven't had that much energy in a long time. Anna loved it. But she liked it even more when it was Daddy's turn. He can go waaaay faster :) David said he was surprised to see me running around pushing that cart. But it really didn't seem like that much effort and my knees were fine with it :)
I leave you with one last recipe. Again, thanks to my hubby who suggested blending rather than juicing tonight.
Almost Sonic Strawberry Limeade:
Blend: 1/2 lb strawberries, 4 peeled and cored apples, a couple handfuls of red grapes, & juice of one lime
makes about 4 servings
so yummy
and I bet it is even better in a vitamix!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
day 11
Only 10 more days! It's the final countdown. Over halfway through. Whew. Still holding out at a loss of 4 pounds, that is starting to bother me. How can I sip juice, tea, water and soup all day and NOT LOSE WEIGHT? I must admit, it probably has something to do with Applebees. The saving grace in all this is that I feel so darn good physically.
Picked up some Bolthouse Green Goodness to replace the green powder drink I have almost finished the canister (thankfully, yech).
Now I need your advice, blog followers. I am seriously craving protien and not doing so well sticking to the detox plan. It always gets to me around 7 or 8pm, maybe the fiber from the perfect cleanse wasn't so bad after all. It certainly filled me up. I started adding in protien, in the form of beans added to the free soups, yesterday I had scrambled eggs in the morning, and yesterday afternoon and this evening I had a whey protien shake. Even with having a protien shake around 5pm, I was craving protien at 7pm. So I had 2 slices of deli turkey and 2 pieces of sharp cheddar cheese. And it tasted salty and good. Then 2 hours later (about 10 minutes ago) I was, once again, desperately searching the fridge for protien, and considered making myself a tuna salad. Instead I took my fiber capsules and all the other pills for the Whole Body Cleanse. Downed a cup of lukewarm lemon tea and two glasses of water. That took the edge off. I feel like a bit water logged. I am halfway through! I really want to finish this detox. I am thinking maybe adding back the little bits of protien have done more harm than good. I don't ever remember feeling ravenously hungry before. Actually, it isn't that I feel that hungry it is just a really strong craving. I might try and get back to the strict schedule tomorrow and get a big pot of tomato soup on early in the morning. Skip the protien for the last ten days (except for bean soups). What do you think? Any suggestions? Grandma, have you noticed that your hunger or cravings increased when you added back the protien?
If I am going to end the detox early I want to do it the right way and slowly introduce healthy foods back into my schedule. So this is something I have to make a decision about. Either end thedetox or stop cheating. Again, I really want to finish this out. I feel so good and would like to lose more weight and really get my digetsive system working better.
Speaking of digestion, the Whole Body Cleanse has waaay too many pills to swallow. Week one is 4 in the morning and 8 at night. 3 of those 8 are huge "horse pills" and this is my second day using this system, it didn't really do much to regulate me today. I hope things start moving tomorrow. I get my 64oz of filtered water in everyday. And I am not including the water I use for teas or powdered mixes in with that amount. I have a 64oz jug and I refill and refill and refill my glass til it is "all done" as baby says.
I await your wisdom and trouble-shooting.
Picked up some Bolthouse Green Goodness to replace the green powder drink I have almost finished the canister (thankfully, yech).
Now I need your advice, blog followers. I am seriously craving protien and not doing so well sticking to the detox plan. It always gets to me around 7 or 8pm, maybe the fiber from the perfect cleanse wasn't so bad after all. It certainly filled me up. I started adding in protien, in the form of beans added to the free soups, yesterday I had scrambled eggs in the morning, and yesterday afternoon and this evening I had a whey protien shake. Even with having a protien shake around 5pm, I was craving protien at 7pm. So I had 2 slices of deli turkey and 2 pieces of sharp cheddar cheese. And it tasted salty and good. Then 2 hours later (about 10 minutes ago) I was, once again, desperately searching the fridge for protien, and considered making myself a tuna salad. Instead I took my fiber capsules and all the other pills for the Whole Body Cleanse. Downed a cup of lukewarm lemon tea and two glasses of water. That took the edge off. I feel like a bit water logged. I am halfway through! I really want to finish this detox. I am thinking maybe adding back the little bits of protien have done more harm than good. I don't ever remember feeling ravenously hungry before. Actually, it isn't that I feel that hungry it is just a really strong craving. I might try and get back to the strict schedule tomorrow and get a big pot of tomato soup on early in the morning. Skip the protien for the last ten days (except for bean soups). What do you think? Any suggestions? Grandma, have you noticed that your hunger or cravings increased when you added back the protien?
If I am going to end the detox early I want to do it the right way and slowly introduce healthy foods back into my schedule. So this is something I have to make a decision about. Either end thedetox or stop cheating. Again, I really want to finish this out. I feel so good and would like to lose more weight and really get my digetsive system working better.
Speaking of digestion, the Whole Body Cleanse has waaay too many pills to swallow. Week one is 4 in the morning and 8 at night. 3 of those 8 are huge "horse pills" and this is my second day using this system, it didn't really do much to regulate me today. I hope things start moving tomorrow. I get my 64oz of filtered water in everyday. And I am not including the water I use for teas or powdered mixes in with that amount. I have a 64oz jug and I refill and refill and refill my glass til it is "all done" as baby says.
I await your wisdom and trouble-shooting.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Days 9 and 10
Everything is going well. Tired of blended soups and green powder. Ate out at Applebee's on day 9. It was Grandma and Grandpa's last night in town. AND it was "Rejoice Sunday" so we celebrated. I sort of stayed close to the program with french onion soup and the Santa Fe chicken salad. Took most of the cheese and bread off of the soup (had to at least taste it) and gave the chicken to little princess. With the spicy ranch dressing on the side, it was just a really tasty salad and guacamole.
I realized something in going out to eat. In just 9 days on the detox I suddenly find I have willpower with food. Usually I would order a sandwich and fries. Or something equal to that. I don't go out to eat often, but when I do, most of the time I walk (roll?) out of the resteraunt feeling overstuffed and tired. My body has to work so hard to try and process all the food. But this time I left feeling satisfied and happy. The soup (though a little salty) and salad were great. The meal tasted good, I didn't feel exhausted afterwards. I feel like I can make better choices and enjoy those choices. Why eat foods that make me feel heavy and tired? Now I'm not talking about becoming a vegan. I think part of eating healthy is eating animal protiens with their natural animal fats. When I am done with this I will go back to turkey and chicken, occasionally fish, beef and pork. Occasionally because of expense, not because I feel it is unhealthy. But I plan to limit the foods that make me feel tired and slow down my digestive system. For me those foods are refined carbs and sugars. As a general rule of thumb, if I don't know/can't pronounce something in the ingredients, probably shouldn't purchase it. And if it is unrecognizable (corn syrup looks and tastes nothing like corn) steering clear. Of course these are only ideals. I try to live in reality, I won't refuse food when I am a guest. And I'm pretty sure when I'm traveling or on vacation, fast food will occasionally sneak into my mouth. But I know how much better I feel when giving my body what it needs.
And right now, I feel great! My aching knees don't ache, I bounced up the stairs today, holding baby, and didn't wince once. As far as brain fog and constipation, my two physical complaints on the detox, adding the protien helps so much to eliminate brain fog. I had scrambled eggs mid morning and a whey protien shake for dinner. No brain fog. And that is impressive since baby pulled an all-nighter last night. Planning on yogurt in the morning and lentil soup for tomorrow. As for the constipation, I just needed to take 4 of the "step 3" pills for the Perfect Cleanse, rather than 3, and drink a little extra apple prune tea in the morning. Things are moving nicely now. (side note: the Perfect Cleanse is only a 10 day program, since I decided to try for all 21 days, I picked up a 2 week Whole Body Cleanse from local grocery. No gross fiber drink, the fiber is in capsules :)
How does it get so late? I'd better be off to bed now, early day tomorrow.
Good night to all and God bless :)
I realized something in going out to eat. In just 9 days on the detox I suddenly find I have willpower with food. Usually I would order a sandwich and fries. Or something equal to that. I don't go out to eat often, but when I do, most of the time I walk (roll?) out of the resteraunt feeling overstuffed and tired. My body has to work so hard to try and process all the food. But this time I left feeling satisfied and happy. The soup (though a little salty) and salad were great. The meal tasted good, I didn't feel exhausted afterwards. I feel like I can make better choices and enjoy those choices. Why eat foods that make me feel heavy and tired? Now I'm not talking about becoming a vegan. I think part of eating healthy is eating animal protiens with their natural animal fats. When I am done with this I will go back to turkey and chicken, occasionally fish, beef and pork. Occasionally because of expense, not because I feel it is unhealthy. But I plan to limit the foods that make me feel tired and slow down my digestive system. For me those foods are refined carbs and sugars. As a general rule of thumb, if I don't know/can't pronounce something in the ingredients, probably shouldn't purchase it. And if it is unrecognizable (corn syrup looks and tastes nothing like corn) steering clear. Of course these are only ideals. I try to live in reality, I won't refuse food when I am a guest. And I'm pretty sure when I'm traveling or on vacation, fast food will occasionally sneak into my mouth. But I know how much better I feel when giving my body what it needs.
And right now, I feel great! My aching knees don't ache, I bounced up the stairs today, holding baby, and didn't wince once. As far as brain fog and constipation, my two physical complaints on the detox, adding the protien helps so much to eliminate brain fog. I had scrambled eggs mid morning and a whey protien shake for dinner. No brain fog. And that is impressive since baby pulled an all-nighter last night. Planning on yogurt in the morning and lentil soup for tomorrow. As for the constipation, I just needed to take 4 of the "step 3" pills for the Perfect Cleanse, rather than 3, and drink a little extra apple prune tea in the morning. Things are moving nicely now. (side note: the Perfect Cleanse is only a 10 day program, since I decided to try for all 21 days, I picked up a 2 week Whole Body Cleanse from local grocery. No gross fiber drink, the fiber is in capsules :)
How does it get so late? I'd better be off to bed now, early day tomorrow.
Good night to all and God bless :)
Friday, April 1, 2011
Day 8
Pretty good day. Grandma made some super yummy black beans and we made rice for the guys. And grilled cheese. My mouth waters just thinking about it. Of course I ate only the beans, pureed. They still tasted good. My weight is the same as yesterday. Holding at 5 pounds lost is okay.
It isn't as difficult as I thought it would be, watching Grandma start coming off the detox, eating her salad for lunch. It helps that she gave me a pair of her jeans that now no longer fit. And they look really nice, and slimming. It is encouraging to look nice in something. To look in the mirror and not cringe or wonder where you went. I have lost water weight, I can tell by my face. I feel so good, energetic. My knees don't hurt anymore. And I realized tonight, the past couple days I've put baby down to sleep, I am able to bend a little easier and am more flexible when I lay her in the crib.
I find I have to remind myself to drink teas now, so easy to get busy, but the teas keep me hydrated and full. Didn't make it out for a walk today. The snow and colder weather weren't tempting me outdoors. I wish I had, need to go to the mall if tomorrow is cold. Looking forward to riding my bike again.
The one thing that I thought would improve, but it really hasn't, it mental clarity. If anything my brain fog has gotten a little worse. I feel kind of "spacey", you know when you walk into a room and then wonder what you were after. After some quick internet searching I stumbled on one possible answer to this. No protien. So I think a daily serving of pureed beans and yogurt (separately :) will remedy this. It might not be strictly following the diet, but I am in this for improved health and if I am going to last the 21 days concessions must be made. At least for me. I already had my homemade yogurt on the menu, but ran out of it a few days ago. I kept meaning to make a new batch, and then forgetting, again with the brain fog.
Hubby is a little worried I won't be able to keep up with all the soup making, powder stirring, tea sipping, veggie juicing this diet requires AND take care of baby. I think he doesn't want me to be disappointed if I end this early, or get frustated with myself if I can't "do it all". How well he knows me, and after only 2 years of marriage. But I am trying to be level-headed (even with a foggy brain :) and just take it one day at a time. If there is one thing I know, it is that holding on to my own will too tightly always leads to stress and eventually disappointment. So I will do my best to be flexible with the schedule, focusing on the purpose of the detox, rather than a rigid schedule. Though eating every two hours, I firmly believe, is key for sucess. So if, one day, it has been two hours and baby is fussing and needs a nap, maybe I'll just sip some bottled fruit juice til I can get to the juicer. Or if we need to head out, I might have to grab an apple and some carrots to tide me over.
And now bedtime for this tired mama. Early to bed, early to rise. It is the "parents are visiting" schedule ;) love them both!
8 days down . . . 13 to go!
It isn't as difficult as I thought it would be, watching Grandma start coming off the detox, eating her salad for lunch. It helps that she gave me a pair of her jeans that now no longer fit. And they look really nice, and slimming. It is encouraging to look nice in something. To look in the mirror and not cringe or wonder where you went. I have lost water weight, I can tell by my face. I feel so good, energetic. My knees don't hurt anymore. And I realized tonight, the past couple days I've put baby down to sleep, I am able to bend a little easier and am more flexible when I lay her in the crib.
I find I have to remind myself to drink teas now, so easy to get busy, but the teas keep me hydrated and full. Didn't make it out for a walk today. The snow and colder weather weren't tempting me outdoors. I wish I had, need to go to the mall if tomorrow is cold. Looking forward to riding my bike again.
The one thing that I thought would improve, but it really hasn't, it mental clarity. If anything my brain fog has gotten a little worse. I feel kind of "spacey", you know when you walk into a room and then wonder what you were after. After some quick internet searching I stumbled on one possible answer to this. No protien. So I think a daily serving of pureed beans and yogurt (separately :) will remedy this. It might not be strictly following the diet, but I am in this for improved health and if I am going to last the 21 days concessions must be made. At least for me. I already had my homemade yogurt on the menu, but ran out of it a few days ago. I kept meaning to make a new batch, and then forgetting, again with the brain fog.
Hubby is a little worried I won't be able to keep up with all the soup making, powder stirring, tea sipping, veggie juicing this diet requires AND take care of baby. I think he doesn't want me to be disappointed if I end this early, or get frustated with myself if I can't "do it all". How well he knows me, and after only 2 years of marriage. But I am trying to be level-headed (even with a foggy brain :) and just take it one day at a time. If there is one thing I know, it is that holding on to my own will too tightly always leads to stress and eventually disappointment. So I will do my best to be flexible with the schedule, focusing on the purpose of the detox, rather than a rigid schedule. Though eating every two hours, I firmly believe, is key for sucess. So if, one day, it has been two hours and baby is fussing and needs a nap, maybe I'll just sip some bottled fruit juice til I can get to the juicer. Or if we need to head out, I might have to grab an apple and some carrots to tide me over.
And now bedtime for this tired mama. Early to bed, early to rise. It is the "parents are visiting" schedule ;) love them both!
8 days down . . . 13 to go!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
drinker beware: a cautionary tale
Days 6 and 7
Yesterday was another beautiful day. Spent some time outside with the in-laws preparing the garden for seeds and getting the shed cleaned out for the chickens we will have in about a month. Grandpa arrived in the afternoon to visit for the weekend and then drive home on Sunday with Grandma. I find that the increased energy is such a blessing. I hope to continue eating healthy after the detox and maintain the weight loss and especially the energy.
This morning I weighed in and have a total of 5 pounds lost!!
I was so constipated the past two days I decided to take drastic measures. I am familiar with senna teas and I know they are powerful laxatives, but I really want to clean out and be regular! Just before bed, I followed the directions for the tea (Traditional Medicinals' Chocolate Smooth Move, yes, that really is the name) letting it steep the minimum time of ten minutes. Got up this morning after about an hour, nothing was happening, so I went for my second cup, this time steeping it for 15 minutes, well that was my intention, but baby distracted me so it was closer to twenty. Fast forward 3 hours and I'm literally racing to the bathroom every five minutes for about 30 minutes. Trying to stay hydrated drinking teas (not laxative teas!) and we had the "free" soup for lunch, tomato dill from Nourishing Traditions Cookbook. It was so yummy. With about two bites left in my bowl, the fun started again. Another 30 minutes of racing to the bathroom.
So this afternoon I feel a little tired and very hungry. CAREFUL with any tea that contains senna.
Which brings me to my next point, my "breaking point" that is. Being tired and hungry and having a crabby baby who refuses her afternoon nap and will not let anyone else hold her is what I call the perfect storm. Perfect food storm, that is. Confession time. I cheated, and not with cheater's free soup. With a slice of swiss cheese. And two of my hubby's taquitos (little rolled tacos, probably fried in oil, find them in the frozen food section :) And a handful of Old Dutch potato chips. So now I'm waiting for the fall out from this little feast. Boy it tasted good. Probably will disagree with me soon though. Grandma and Grandpa went out to run errands, so at least Grandma wasn't here to witness the incident and be tempted. Though I can see how it probably wouldn't have happened if she were here AND how difficult this will become after she leaves on Sunday. When hubby is working and it is just me and the baby. No accountability! Well, except for this blog and my good friends who are starting Sunday, nice timing friends :)
I'll be sure to post any negative side effects from eating taquitos and potato chips. I'm sure if I continue to cheat I'll see less than stellar results from the detox. The key is to stay full, so I should have had some soup before my hunger got out of hand! And kept up with the water and tea. I am 1/3 of the way through, I can do this. I am not throwing the towel in yet. Just have to remember, swiss cheese will still exist in 14 days. Unfortunately, potato chips and taquitos will also still exist in 14 days!
Now baby has realized she can reach the volume knob on the stereo again. "Too loud, baby!" We have no where else to put it, it has already moved to a higher shelf. OK, have to turn that down now.
Blessings to all!
Yesterday was another beautiful day. Spent some time outside with the in-laws preparing the garden for seeds and getting the shed cleaned out for the chickens we will have in about a month. Grandpa arrived in the afternoon to visit for the weekend and then drive home on Sunday with Grandma. I find that the increased energy is such a blessing. I hope to continue eating healthy after the detox and maintain the weight loss and especially the energy.
This morning I weighed in and have a total of 5 pounds lost!!
I was so constipated the past two days I decided to take drastic measures. I am familiar with senna teas and I know they are powerful laxatives, but I really want to clean out and be regular! Just before bed, I followed the directions for the tea (Traditional Medicinals' Chocolate Smooth Move, yes, that really is the name) letting it steep the minimum time of ten minutes. Got up this morning after about an hour, nothing was happening, so I went for my second cup, this time steeping it for 15 minutes, well that was my intention, but baby distracted me so it was closer to twenty. Fast forward 3 hours and I'm literally racing to the bathroom every five minutes for about 30 minutes. Trying to stay hydrated drinking teas (not laxative teas!) and we had the "free" soup for lunch, tomato dill from Nourishing Traditions Cookbook. It was so yummy. With about two bites left in my bowl, the fun started again. Another 30 minutes of racing to the bathroom.
So this afternoon I feel a little tired and very hungry. CAREFUL with any tea that contains senna.
Which brings me to my next point, my "breaking point" that is. Being tired and hungry and having a crabby baby who refuses her afternoon nap and will not let anyone else hold her is what I call the perfect storm. Perfect food storm, that is. Confession time. I cheated, and not with cheater's free soup. With a slice of swiss cheese. And two of my hubby's taquitos (little rolled tacos, probably fried in oil, find them in the frozen food section :) And a handful of Old Dutch potato chips. So now I'm waiting for the fall out from this little feast. Boy it tasted good. Probably will disagree with me soon though. Grandma and Grandpa went out to run errands, so at least Grandma wasn't here to witness the incident and be tempted. Though I can see how it probably wouldn't have happened if she were here AND how difficult this will become after she leaves on Sunday. When hubby is working and it is just me and the baby. No accountability! Well, except for this blog and my good friends who are starting Sunday, nice timing friends :)
I'll be sure to post any negative side effects from eating taquitos and potato chips. I'm sure if I continue to cheat I'll see less than stellar results from the detox. The key is to stay full, so I should have had some soup before my hunger got out of hand! And kept up with the water and tea. I am 1/3 of the way through, I can do this. I am not throwing the towel in yet. Just have to remember, swiss cheese will still exist in 14 days. Unfortunately, potato chips and taquitos will also still exist in 14 days!
Now baby has realized she can reach the volume knob on the stereo again. "Too loud, baby!" We have no where else to put it, it has already moved to a higher shelf. OK, have to turn that down now.
Blessings to all!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day 5
A good day. A warm, sunny, beautiful day :) Got a long walk in with Grandma, baby and my usual walking partner. What a blessing to have a regular walking partner. Good conversation and a brisk walk always lifts my spirits. AND what a great surprise this morning when I weighed in and found I have now lost a total of 4.5 pounds :D So exciting. Berry drinks, green drinks, juices, teas, soups . . . it is already getting old. I cannot say it enough, variety is the spice of life. I think I'll start brewing some iced fruity herbal teas and buy some lemons and limes for my water.
I've been reading the soup section of Nourishing Traditions. I made the Garlic Soup today. It was good, but a little watery. Going to start draining, then pureeing the vegetables and then adding broth back to the right consistency. I'm supposed to drink the broth that isn't in the soup to get all the minerals and vitamins. Hmmm soup broth tea. Interesting.
I love it that Grandma is visiting and that baby girl is comfortable with her. I got dear princess down for her afternoon nap and then went for a drive and found a nice little rest area along the river with walking paths and picnic tables. I was all alone with my thoughts and Our Lord. And it was long overdue and so refreshing. I walked, prayed a Rosary, sat at a picnic table with the sun on my back, prayed and journaled. Along the lines of detoxing, I wrote down a few things spiritually and emotionally I need to detox from during Lent. So nice to have that quiet time outside and alone. Aaaahh.
I was hungry again this afternoon, but because of my excursion, I was about an hour late for one of the scheduled drinking times. Tonight I was full. I am usually full at night because of the soups and then the fiber following dinner.
Did the bristly brush scrub and then a warm detox bath (2 cups of baking soda and 2 cups epsom salt) and then a cool rinse to close my pores. I feel squeaky clean.
Grandpa gets in tomorrow and I know my parents will be returning home a few days later. It will be difficult to continue on my own, but dear dear husband supports me in this. Also my two friends are joining me in a few days, so we can share insights. Really everything looks good right now. As I'm prepping veggies for the juicer I just want to eat them. But I would really like to hang in there for 21days. So I'm taking it a week at a time. Almost done with week one. And I feel great.
I have noticed one other thing. My hormones never really got back into balance after pregnancy, but this week I feel a little more capable of coping. Little upsets or stresses are just that, little. I seem to be returning to my sunny, laid back dispostion. And I have missed that part of me :) Who knows if it is because of the diet or naturally happening because it has been a year and I'm sure that daily prayer is helping with the attitude. Also the sunshine. Oh the glorious sunshine.
I miss chewing. I miss meat. I miss rice with butter and crisp lettuce salads. I miss my morning scrambled eggs or omelets. I miss coffee and milk. I miss cooking great tasting and healthy meals for hubby and baby. I still prepare some foods for little one, but David's been living off of my soups and sandwiches. Don't get me wrong I feel great doing this detox, and I have noticed my face looks much better, slimmer, already. But it is a kick-start for weight loss and better eating habits. I just have to remind myself. "There is an end in sight."
Now it is time to say goodnight to all :) and God bless!
I've been reading the soup section of Nourishing Traditions. I made the Garlic Soup today. It was good, but a little watery. Going to start draining, then pureeing the vegetables and then adding broth back to the right consistency. I'm supposed to drink the broth that isn't in the soup to get all the minerals and vitamins. Hmmm soup broth tea. Interesting.
I love it that Grandma is visiting and that baby girl is comfortable with her. I got dear princess down for her afternoon nap and then went for a drive and found a nice little rest area along the river with walking paths and picnic tables. I was all alone with my thoughts and Our Lord. And it was long overdue and so refreshing. I walked, prayed a Rosary, sat at a picnic table with the sun on my back, prayed and journaled. Along the lines of detoxing, I wrote down a few things spiritually and emotionally I need to detox from during Lent. So nice to have that quiet time outside and alone. Aaaahh.
I was hungry again this afternoon, but because of my excursion, I was about an hour late for one of the scheduled drinking times. Tonight I was full. I am usually full at night because of the soups and then the fiber following dinner.
Did the bristly brush scrub and then a warm detox bath (2 cups of baking soda and 2 cups epsom salt) and then a cool rinse to close my pores. I feel squeaky clean.
Grandpa gets in tomorrow and I know my parents will be returning home a few days later. It will be difficult to continue on my own, but dear dear husband supports me in this. Also my two friends are joining me in a few days, so we can share insights. Really everything looks good right now. As I'm prepping veggies for the juicer I just want to eat them. But I would really like to hang in there for 21days. So I'm taking it a week at a time. Almost done with week one. And I feel great.
I have noticed one other thing. My hormones never really got back into balance after pregnancy, but this week I feel a little more capable of coping. Little upsets or stresses are just that, little. I seem to be returning to my sunny, laid back dispostion. And I have missed that part of me :) Who knows if it is because of the diet or naturally happening because it has been a year and I'm sure that daily prayer is helping with the attitude. Also the sunshine. Oh the glorious sunshine.
I miss chewing. I miss meat. I miss rice with butter and crisp lettuce salads. I miss my morning scrambled eggs or omelets. I miss coffee and milk. I miss cooking great tasting and healthy meals for hubby and baby. I still prepare some foods for little one, but David's been living off of my soups and sandwiches. Don't get me wrong I feel great doing this detox, and I have noticed my face looks much better, slimmer, already. But it is a kick-start for weight loss and better eating habits. I just have to remind myself. "There is an end in sight."
Now it is time to say goodnight to all :) and God bless!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Day Four: Adventures in Colonics
Wow, what a difficult day.
I woke up at 6:30 am feeling great, which is amazing because I spent half the night trying to sleep with little princess on the couch. Her schedule is all thrown off with Grandma here. I will be paying more attention to her bedtimes and naptimes from this point forward. I weighed in 2.6 pounds lighter! For a grand total of . . . -2.6 lbs. Yeah! The coffee enema last night made me feel so much better. I can't say it enough. There was also a little caffiene rush that helped my mood :)
Grandma and I left around 7:15 am, teas, powders and water in hand, for the colon hydrotherapy clinic. I was pretty excited and a little nervous. The technician, Kris, was great very friendly and great at explaining the procedure. Basically, about 18 to 20 gallons of body temperature water is continuously run through your colon. It takes about 45 minutes for the procedure, plus time for the explanation, undressing, cleaning up, re-dressing. It was all very private, the "chair" was comfortable, relaxing music in the background and for the most part you are alone in the room. Kris periodically came in to check on me and my progress and the water temp and level. As for the colonic . . . I wouldn't say it was the worst feeling ever, but it was far from pleasant. I felt crampy and nauseous for most of the 45 minutes and about 30 minutes into it I was looking at the clock thinking "Thanks be to God, this is almost over." Afterwards my nausea went away pretty quickly, then I just felt wiped out and cold.
For the rest of the morning I kept up with my supplement schedule and about 2 hours after the colonic I was really, really hungry. Made some V8 style vegetable juice and Grandma made the italian green bean soup. Word of warning: leave out the cayenne altogether. It totally overpowered the italian seasonings and made the soup and broth inedible. You know Grandma loves spicy and even she could only eat half a bowl of it. And we were both really hungry. What a waste of perfectly good green beans :( So I made us green smoothies instead (spinach 1 banana 4 oz yogurt vanilla and dash of stevia) yummy. That helped take the edge off. I am planning to make tomato dill soup from the Nourishing Traditions cookbook for dinner, minus the butter, salt and pepper. And minus the cream. Looks like I'll be making the soup again after the detox. Right now I'm sipping on mint tea with carob powder. Almost like mint hot chocolate, would be great with a little milk :)
Grandma's back with more veggies from the grocery store and I'm off to make some tomato dill soup, and hope this batch is better than the last!
Peace!
ps I am feeling less hungry after the green smoothie and countless cups of tea. Which reminds me, had to replenish the basket of tea already. AND Stevia is cheaper in the big bag, rather than individual packets. Though the packets are handy for travelling . . . My favorite tea to buy is the Bigelow Herbal Variety Pack. Also, the indian tea mix in bulk at the co-op is pretty tasty! Again, variety is the spice of this detoxer's life.
I woke up at 6:30 am feeling great, which is amazing because I spent half the night trying to sleep with little princess on the couch. Her schedule is all thrown off with Grandma here. I will be paying more attention to her bedtimes and naptimes from this point forward. I weighed in 2.6 pounds lighter! For a grand total of . . . -2.6 lbs. Yeah! The coffee enema last night made me feel so much better. I can't say it enough. There was also a little caffiene rush that helped my mood :)
Grandma and I left around 7:15 am, teas, powders and water in hand, for the colon hydrotherapy clinic. I was pretty excited and a little nervous. The technician, Kris, was great very friendly and great at explaining the procedure. Basically, about 18 to 20 gallons of body temperature water is continuously run through your colon. It takes about 45 minutes for the procedure, plus time for the explanation, undressing, cleaning up, re-dressing. It was all very private, the "chair" was comfortable, relaxing music in the background and for the most part you are alone in the room. Kris periodically came in to check on me and my progress and the water temp and level. As for the colonic . . . I wouldn't say it was the worst feeling ever, but it was far from pleasant. I felt crampy and nauseous for most of the 45 minutes and about 30 minutes into it I was looking at the clock thinking "Thanks be to God, this is almost over." Afterwards my nausea went away pretty quickly, then I just felt wiped out and cold.
For the rest of the morning I kept up with my supplement schedule and about 2 hours after the colonic I was really, really hungry. Made some V8 style vegetable juice and Grandma made the italian green bean soup. Word of warning: leave out the cayenne altogether. It totally overpowered the italian seasonings and made the soup and broth inedible. You know Grandma loves spicy and even she could only eat half a bowl of it. And we were both really hungry. What a waste of perfectly good green beans :( So I made us green smoothies instead (spinach 1 banana 4 oz yogurt vanilla and dash of stevia) yummy. That helped take the edge off. I am planning to make tomato dill soup from the Nourishing Traditions cookbook for dinner, minus the butter, salt and pepper. And minus the cream. Looks like I'll be making the soup again after the detox. Right now I'm sipping on mint tea with carob powder. Almost like mint hot chocolate, would be great with a little milk :)
Grandma's back with more veggies from the grocery store and I'm off to make some tomato dill soup, and hope this batch is better than the last!
Peace!
ps I am feeling less hungry after the green smoothie and countless cups of tea. Which reminds me, had to replenish the basket of tea already. AND Stevia is cheaper in the big bag, rather than individual packets. Though the packets are handy for travelling . . . My favorite tea to buy is the Bigelow Herbal Variety Pack. Also, the indian tea mix in bulk at the co-op is pretty tasty! Again, variety is the spice of this detoxer's life.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Day Three
Not going to say a whole lot, mostly because I am tired and we have an early morning colonic scheduled for tomorrow. A couple reflections from the day. I am happy to report, things are finally moving in the right direction, I made several bathroom runs early, early this morning. And yet, I was very disappointed to weigh in this morning and find that I gained back the 0.4 of a pound I lost yesterday.
We had a previously scheduled informal brunch that could not be avoided, not that I wanted to either. Except for the detox. So . . . it would have been rude not to eat at all, fortunately little baby was was tired and cranky and shy of the grown ups. So Grandma and I sat at the kids' table and fed baby off our plates, still I ended up eating a little bit of scrambled eggs, a couple grapes and a few pieces of melon. It really didn't seem to hurt anything, the food tasted AMAZING. Part of the problem was the schedule for the day, we had it all planned out, our supplements taken every two hours, green powder and water bottles waiting in the car, but when brunch was served an hour and fifteen minutes later than we originally thought . . . talk about hungry. If you don't drink your supplements EVERY TWO HOURS you will be really, really hungry.
Also, we organized the 'fridge today, washing, cleaning, cutting up the leafy greens and other vegetables. Following the advice in the book, we placed them in clear containers. The 'fridge looks much better, although more vegan, and it speeds up the process for juicing and soups. This program sure is labor intensive. Being better organized and having the veggies ready to go really helps.
Tried the ginger carrot soup this evening. It was sweet, a little to much like a pumkin pie but in soup form. And the color was a real turn off for me, the cup of leafy greens makes it brown-ish green. It takes some getting used to pureed soups, I'm really not a fan. But it is only 21 days of my life. And it is Lent.
Since I was a little less backed up today, I thought I might try another coffee enema and have better results. With the appointment for a colonic tomorrow, I wanted to get rid of the waste I could, with the hope that some of the tougher crud will be removed during tomorrow's procedure. Such a different experience from yesterday! I actually felt MUCH better ater the coffee enema tonight. I'd recommend reviewing the tips in the book or looking online for tips, they are helpful. I only used the minimum amount of coffee grounds and if you don't drink much caffiene, you really ought to do the enema early in the day. I'll plan on before 3 pm next time. Rather than 9pm and being a little jittery and wired until midnight. But I really feel cleaned out and so much lighter. And I am looking forward to the colonic. And you all will get more details after the procedure.
Blessed night to you!
We had a previously scheduled informal brunch that could not be avoided, not that I wanted to either. Except for the detox. So . . . it would have been rude not to eat at all, fortunately little baby was was tired and cranky and shy of the grown ups. So Grandma and I sat at the kids' table and fed baby off our plates, still I ended up eating a little bit of scrambled eggs, a couple grapes and a few pieces of melon. It really didn't seem to hurt anything, the food tasted AMAZING. Part of the problem was the schedule for the day, we had it all planned out, our supplements taken every two hours, green powder and water bottles waiting in the car, but when brunch was served an hour and fifteen minutes later than we originally thought . . . talk about hungry. If you don't drink your supplements EVERY TWO HOURS you will be really, really hungry.
Also, we organized the 'fridge today, washing, cleaning, cutting up the leafy greens and other vegetables. Following the advice in the book, we placed them in clear containers. The 'fridge looks much better, although more vegan, and it speeds up the process for juicing and soups. This program sure is labor intensive. Being better organized and having the veggies ready to go really helps.
Tried the ginger carrot soup this evening. It was sweet, a little to much like a pumkin pie but in soup form. And the color was a real turn off for me, the cup of leafy greens makes it brown-ish green. It takes some getting used to pureed soups, I'm really not a fan. But it is only 21 days of my life. And it is Lent.
Since I was a little less backed up today, I thought I might try another coffee enema and have better results. With the appointment for a colonic tomorrow, I wanted to get rid of the waste I could, with the hope that some of the tougher crud will be removed during tomorrow's procedure. Such a different experience from yesterday! I actually felt MUCH better ater the coffee enema tonight. I'd recommend reviewing the tips in the book or looking online for tips, they are helpful. I only used the minimum amount of coffee grounds and if you don't drink much caffiene, you really ought to do the enema early in the day. I'll plan on before 3 pm next time. Rather than 9pm and being a little jittery and wired until midnight. But I really feel cleaned out and so much lighter. And I am looking forward to the colonic. And you all will get more details after the procedure.
Blessed night to you!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
coffee coffee everywhere but not a drop to drink!
Day Two
I did the dry skin brush and then warm shower/cold shower last night. That natural bristle brush is quite BRISTLE-Y. Still feeling good, a little hungrier today. But probably to be expected since we didn't have lunch at Applebee's :) I ate the (pureed) vegetable soup for lunch, leftover from yesterday, we will finish it for dinner. We are going to have to make smaller batches of soup. When the only thing you "eat" is pureed soup, variety truly IS the spice of life. Bought more fresh vegetables today. Planning to try out the book's recipe for Carrot Ginger soup tomorrow. Went for a walk at the mall this morning before the stores opened. In case I forgot to mention it, I'm supposed to walk a mile every day while on the detox.
Also, I've been trying out the recipes for natural laxative teas. Yes, you guessed it, I am constipated. It has been usual for this to happen off and on since baby was born. And of course it was expected during the pregnancy, but I was hoping to be more regular after she was born! Part of my reason for doing the detox is to try and "reset" my digestive system. Since nothing has been moving since Wednesday, I decided to go ahead and give the coffee enema a try. What can I say? Enemas are gross, but really not that big of a deal. I had never had one before, much less, given myself one. The most difficult part of the process was brewing the coffee and not drinking it. And I didn't feel "so much better" afterwards, of course I didn't feel really bad to begin with, just a little bloated and really gassy. So all I can say is that I sure do hope the coffee is stimulating my intestines. I also drank 3 cups of the "level 2" laxative tea recipe throughout the day. AND 2 ounces of aloe vera tonight. Let's hope that gets things moving! But not during Mass tomorrow morning.
I must admit it, I did cheat a little. I ate 5 figs and 5 prunes tonight, but not because I was hungry. Another attempt at regularity on my part. The detox has a strict "no chewing" rule, so as to give the digestive system a break in digesting and allow it to focus on detoxing and repairing. Day two and already broke a rule. It isn't the end of the world. Just a detox program :)
A few helpful tips:
1. The apple/prune/fig tea tastes great as a cold, fresh juice. I soaked the prunes and figs overnight and then juiced them with the apples in the morning. It is faster and less mess than making tea and I think fresh apple juice is really amazing tasting. The prunes and figs get pushed through the strainer on our juicer and it turns out like a smoothie. Add a little cinnamon and you have a really yummy breakfast drink. Grandma's new favorite. 2. The fiber part of the Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse (super gross) is made more palatible by adding it to juice, Grandma used the acai berry juice and reported it was waaaay better. I mixed mine with my 4 oz of yogurt and just gobbled it down in 4 big bites. Not great, but it was much better than trying to drink something you feel solidifying as it runs down your throat. 3. When juicing spinach and greens, an apple or two (though not strictly "on plan") goes a looong way to improving taste. As does blending spinach and greens with a banana, a half cup of plain yogurt, a splash of vanilla and pinch of stevia. Even baby liked the taste of that green drink!
All in all a good day. Not feeling particularly tired or hungry, if anything I have more energy. Maybe feeling more energetic is in my head, but usually when I am tired I can't "imagine" it away, lol. Really can't believe I am not hungry all the time. Having some one doing this with you is really great. Making eggs, french toast, cutting up fruit, cheese and handing out graham crackers and cheerios can be trying. Even though I am not hungry, french toast smells so good. It is one of little princess' favorites. I'm starting to realize I am one of those moms that eats the baby's leftovers, snacks with the baby on cheerios and string cheese. But not anymore. Or not for a few weeks. And I keep smelling my hands because they smell like coffee. The scent just won't wash away. I need some lotion.
So . . . I plan to post weight lost or gained (eek!) every day.
Day Two: -0.4 lbs
oh how does it get so late? God bless you all!
I did the dry skin brush and then warm shower/cold shower last night. That natural bristle brush is quite BRISTLE-Y. Still feeling good, a little hungrier today. But probably to be expected since we didn't have lunch at Applebee's :) I ate the (pureed) vegetable soup for lunch, leftover from yesterday, we will finish it for dinner. We are going to have to make smaller batches of soup. When the only thing you "eat" is pureed soup, variety truly IS the spice of life. Bought more fresh vegetables today. Planning to try out the book's recipe for Carrot Ginger soup tomorrow. Went for a walk at the mall this morning before the stores opened. In case I forgot to mention it, I'm supposed to walk a mile every day while on the detox.
Also, I've been trying out the recipes for natural laxative teas. Yes, you guessed it, I am constipated. It has been usual for this to happen off and on since baby was born. And of course it was expected during the pregnancy, but I was hoping to be more regular after she was born! Part of my reason for doing the detox is to try and "reset" my digestive system. Since nothing has been moving since Wednesday, I decided to go ahead and give the coffee enema a try. What can I say? Enemas are gross, but really not that big of a deal. I had never had one before, much less, given myself one. The most difficult part of the process was brewing the coffee and not drinking it. And I didn't feel "so much better" afterwards, of course I didn't feel really bad to begin with, just a little bloated and really gassy. So all I can say is that I sure do hope the coffee is stimulating my intestines. I also drank 3 cups of the "level 2" laxative tea recipe throughout the day. AND 2 ounces of aloe vera tonight. Let's hope that gets things moving! But not during Mass tomorrow morning.
I must admit it, I did cheat a little. I ate 5 figs and 5 prunes tonight, but not because I was hungry. Another attempt at regularity on my part. The detox has a strict "no chewing" rule, so as to give the digestive system a break in digesting and allow it to focus on detoxing and repairing. Day two and already broke a rule. It isn't the end of the world. Just a detox program :)
A few helpful tips:
1. The apple/prune/fig tea tastes great as a cold, fresh juice. I soaked the prunes and figs overnight and then juiced them with the apples in the morning. It is faster and less mess than making tea and I think fresh apple juice is really amazing tasting. The prunes and figs get pushed through the strainer on our juicer and it turns out like a smoothie. Add a little cinnamon and you have a really yummy breakfast drink. Grandma's new favorite. 2. The fiber part of the Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse (super gross) is made more palatible by adding it to juice, Grandma used the acai berry juice and reported it was waaaay better. I mixed mine with my 4 oz of yogurt and just gobbled it down in 4 big bites. Not great, but it was much better than trying to drink something you feel solidifying as it runs down your throat. 3. When juicing spinach and greens, an apple or two (though not strictly "on plan") goes a looong way to improving taste. As does blending spinach and greens with a banana, a half cup of plain yogurt, a splash of vanilla and pinch of stevia. Even baby liked the taste of that green drink!
All in all a good day. Not feeling particularly tired or hungry, if anything I have more energy. Maybe feeling more energetic is in my head, but usually when I am tired I can't "imagine" it away, lol. Really can't believe I am not hungry all the time. Having some one doing this with you is really great. Making eggs, french toast, cutting up fruit, cheese and handing out graham crackers and cheerios can be trying. Even though I am not hungry, french toast smells so good. It is one of little princess' favorites. I'm starting to realize I am one of those moms that eats the baby's leftovers, snacks with the baby on cheerios and string cheese. But not anymore. Or not for a few weeks. And I keep smelling my hands because they smell like coffee. The scent just won't wash away. I need some lotion.
So . . . I plan to post weight lost or gained (eek!) every day.
Day Two: -0.4 lbs
oh how does it get so late? God bless you all!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day One
I don't plan to post every day, but here it is, the first day of my detox. I feel pretty good. A little hungry at times, but the feeling is not at all overwhelming. In fact, Grandma, baby and I had a lovely afternoon. We were walking the hills of the Shrine with our good friends. The diet is challenging for traveling or spending long amounts of time away from home. Just requires more planning and maybe a cooler. We went out to eat to celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Applebee's has a great endless soup and salad deal for $5.99. I had a chicken salad and a cup of the clam chowder and cheesy brocoli each. And I was full. It was an alteration to the daily schedule. But I figured, being the first day, I'd make the concession. In honor of Our Lady and my dear friends visiting us. So here is the daily schedule, along with my initial impressions.
8:30 am - anti-oxidant berry drink, apple cleansing tea, hot tea, 8 oz water
10:30 am - 8 oz water with green grasses powder, 8oz water or tea
12:30 pm - 1 cup fresh vegetable juice, 1 enzyme capsule, 8 oz water
2:30 pm - 8 oz water, 1 cup green vegetable juice, 8 oz tea
4:30 pm - anti-oxidant berry drink
5:30 pm - step one Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse + 8oz water
6 pm - cup of vegetable soup + cup of broth, herbal tea, enzyme capsule, 8 oz water
6:45 pm - step two of Perfect Cleanse + 8 oz water
7:30 pm - 8 oz tea or water
Bedtime - 1 oz whole leaf aloe vera juice, step 3 of Perfect Cleanse + 8 oz water
My impressions:
We started the Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse last night, steps 1 and 3 are just swallowing 3 capsules and drinking 8 oz of water. Step two is the "binding fiber" and it is similar to a fiber drink, so stir and drink as fast as you can before it starts to turn into a gel-like substance that is almost impossible to swallow. Not bad tasting, but the consistency of ground flaxseed in water is . . . interesting.
anti-oxidant berry drink, got a powder from Walgreens, "Super Juice" it is kind of grainy, not too sweet.
apple/prune/fig tea - just apples and prunes simmered in water (didn't find figs at the local grocery) pretty tasty warm. I added cinnamon didn't need sweetner.
The green drink powder is blech. Slight tootsie roll aftertaste. But not nearly as nasty as step 2 of Perfect Cleanse. Grandma liked it best of the powder + water drinks.
I was just starting to get hungry at 6pm, but forgot to take step 1 at 5:30 pm. So dinner was pushed back to 6:30 pm. After the 2 cups of soup + broth I was full, or it just started to taste gross to me. I had no problem eating 4 oz of home made yogurt with a splash of vanilla and sprinkle of stevia. I chose to add yogurt to the daily diet to replenish the good bacteria. And now it is half hour after we ate and time for fiber (step 2) gross. I hold my nose when drinking the aloe vera at bedtime.
As for herbal teas, green tea is allowed and it has some caffiene, so I drank a few cups in the morning. The green powder has herbal caffiene and it carries quite the energy boost. I don't usually drink caffiene. Grandma had a headache from lack of coffee, but it was gone after the green drink. I love mint tea and orange spice. Just make sure they are herbal, naturally non-caffienated. Green tea is the exception.
Baby needs Mama to put her down for bed. All in all a pretty good start. Time for fiber ickyness and getting baby to bed. God bless you all, dear family and friends.
8:30 am - anti-oxidant berry drink, apple cleansing tea, hot tea, 8 oz water
10:30 am - 8 oz water with green grasses powder, 8oz water or tea
12:30 pm - 1 cup fresh vegetable juice, 1 enzyme capsule, 8 oz water
2:30 pm - 8 oz water, 1 cup green vegetable juice, 8 oz tea
4:30 pm - anti-oxidant berry drink
5:30 pm - step one Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse + 8oz water
6 pm - cup of vegetable soup + cup of broth, herbal tea, enzyme capsule, 8 oz water
6:45 pm - step two of Perfect Cleanse + 8 oz water
7:30 pm - 8 oz tea or water
Bedtime - 1 oz whole leaf aloe vera juice, step 3 of Perfect Cleanse + 8 oz water
My impressions:
We started the Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse last night, steps 1 and 3 are just swallowing 3 capsules and drinking 8 oz of water. Step two is the "binding fiber" and it is similar to a fiber drink, so stir and drink as fast as you can before it starts to turn into a gel-like substance that is almost impossible to swallow. Not bad tasting, but the consistency of ground flaxseed in water is . . . interesting.
anti-oxidant berry drink, got a powder from Walgreens, "Super Juice" it is kind of grainy, not too sweet.
apple/prune/fig tea - just apples and prunes simmered in water (didn't find figs at the local grocery) pretty tasty warm. I added cinnamon didn't need sweetner.
The green drink powder is blech. Slight tootsie roll aftertaste. But not nearly as nasty as step 2 of Perfect Cleanse. Grandma liked it best of the powder + water drinks.
I was just starting to get hungry at 6pm, but forgot to take step 1 at 5:30 pm. So dinner was pushed back to 6:30 pm. After the 2 cups of soup + broth I was full, or it just started to taste gross to me. I had no problem eating 4 oz of home made yogurt with a splash of vanilla and sprinkle of stevia. I chose to add yogurt to the daily diet to replenish the good bacteria. And now it is half hour after we ate and time for fiber (step 2) gross. I hold my nose when drinking the aloe vera at bedtime.
As for herbal teas, green tea is allowed and it has some caffiene, so I drank a few cups in the morning. The green powder has herbal caffiene and it carries quite the energy boost. I don't usually drink caffiene. Grandma had a headache from lack of coffee, but it was gone after the green drink. I love mint tea and orange spice. Just make sure they are herbal, naturally non-caffienated. Green tea is the exception.
Baby needs Mama to put her down for bed. All in all a pretty good start. Time for fiber ickyness and getting baby to bed. God bless you all, dear family and friends.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
21 in 21: A Dinosaur Detox
I have to laugh a little as I enter my first post, thinking of all those "bloggers" I am joining. Wondering, if somewhere in the vast world of internet blogs, "Might I stumble upon Creed Bratton?"
So this is the first post of many that will follow my adventure in detoxification. A program claiming that I'll lose 21 pounds in 21 days. Now I am not crazy. I have heard that healthy weight loss involves dietary and lifestyle changes, a change in the way you think (and feel) about food and (arghh) exercise. And healthy weight loss, I've been told, repeatedly, is not more than 2 pounds a week. So the whole idea of 21 pounds in 21 days, I admit, is more than a little unconventional for weight loss.
I decided to detox shortly after we bought a Champion Juicer. Which incidentally we love, carrot apple ginger juice in the morning is so yummy. As the "little princess" approaches one year, I find carrying her, plus the extra baby weight, is a real drag. I have been dieting for months without much to show for it. So I began looking into different "juice fasts" and found that I really needed a schedule to follow and some guidance with supplements. At the local library I stumbled upon "21Pounds in 21 Days" read it cover to cover in three days. You know how I read.
The point of these posts is to let you, my dear family, and anyone else who stumbles randomly into my blog, live vicariously through me. The next several days I will be prepping for 3 weeks of detox. I've divided my shopping list into supplements and non-edibles.
Detox Shopping Lists
Supplements:
whole leaf aloe vera 32 oz $6.95 - local grocery X
Truvia stevia packets 50 count $2.50 - walmart X
herbal teas and green teas $6 - local grocery X
digestive enzymes 100 count $14.99 - vitaminshoppe X
Amazing Grass essential green drink powder 30 servings $24.99 - vitaminshoppe X
antioxidant berry drink powder - available through vitaminshoppe, I'm juicing my own X
Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse 10 day kit $14.48 - vitaminshoppe X
goldenrod tincture 1 oz $9.29 - vitaminshoppe X
In addition I'll need lots of fresh veggies to juice and make soups with.
Non-edibles:
natural bristle skin brush $9 - vitaminshoppe X
baking soda 32 oz $1.29 - local grocery X
epsom salt 4 lbs $2.39 - local grocery X
organic coffee - $6 walmart X
enema kit $11.99 - walgreens X
My goal is to lose weight, have more energy and clean out my intestines. I will admit the weight loss is a big part of it. I need to lose 25 lbs to be back to my pre-pregnancy, pre-marriage weight.
But more on that later, it is sleepytime for this mama. God bless you.
So this is the first post of many that will follow my adventure in detoxification. A program claiming that I'll lose 21 pounds in 21 days. Now I am not crazy. I have heard that healthy weight loss involves dietary and lifestyle changes, a change in the way you think (and feel) about food and (arghh) exercise. And healthy weight loss, I've been told, repeatedly, is not more than 2 pounds a week. So the whole idea of 21 pounds in 21 days, I admit, is more than a little unconventional for weight loss.
I decided to detox shortly after we bought a Champion Juicer. Which incidentally we love, carrot apple ginger juice in the morning is so yummy. As the "little princess" approaches one year, I find carrying her, plus the extra baby weight, is a real drag. I have been dieting for months without much to show for it. So I began looking into different "juice fasts" and found that I really needed a schedule to follow and some guidance with supplements. At the local library I stumbled upon "21Pounds in 21 Days" read it cover to cover in three days. You know how I read.
The point of these posts is to let you, my dear family, and anyone else who stumbles randomly into my blog, live vicariously through me. The next several days I will be prepping for 3 weeks of detox. I've divided my shopping list into supplements and non-edibles.
Detox Shopping Lists
Supplements:
whole leaf aloe vera 32 oz $6.95 - local grocery X
Truvia stevia packets 50 count $2.50 - walmart X
herbal teas and green teas $6 - local grocery X
digestive enzymes 100 count $14.99 - vitaminshoppe X
Amazing Grass essential green drink powder 30 servings $24.99 - vitaminshoppe X
antioxidant berry drink powder - available through vitaminshoppe, I'm juicing my own X
Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse 10 day kit $14.48 - vitaminshoppe X
goldenrod tincture 1 oz $9.29 - vitaminshoppe X
In addition I'll need lots of fresh veggies to juice and make soups with.
Non-edibles:
natural bristle skin brush $9 - vitaminshoppe X
baking soda 32 oz $1.29 - local grocery X
epsom salt 4 lbs $2.39 - local grocery X
organic coffee - $6 walmart X
enema kit $11.99 - walgreens X
My goal is to lose weight, have more energy and clean out my intestines. I will admit the weight loss is a big part of it. I need to lose 25 lbs to be back to my pre-pregnancy, pre-marriage weight.
But more on that later, it is sleepytime for this mama. God bless you.
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